DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We are committed to seeking out and actively inviting cross-cultural collaborations as part of our trail installation, and supporting all-abilities.
With trails across urban, regional and rural landscapes in a range of different natural settings, we continue to encourage visitors to enjoy the health benefits of reciprocity - asking visitors what they can do for nature in return to the range of benefits they receive while experiencing the trails. Here are just some of our stories.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion.
Wiradujiri Elders & the Tumut NatureFix Wellness Walk, Tumut NSW - on Wiradujiri Country
The Tumut Nature Wellness Walk in the Snowy Valleys was a collaboration of many community members coming together for a shared vision of healing through connection with nature. This included representation from Brungle-Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council and traditional knowledge holders.
We were proud to work with local Wiradjuri Elder and CEO of Brungle-Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council Sue Brulger to support the community’s vision to share the healing powers or water.
Local artist and storyteller Shane Herrington shares a Wiradjuri creation story to help people connection more deeply. Other community members recorded pieces in the local radio station working along side Jenni Wines from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District, including a special song from the Brungle Primary School. This NatureFix trail also includes Indigenous art on the app routines and the welcome sign.
Dharawal Speakers & the Randwick Sustainability Hub NSW - on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidjigal peoples
NatureFix collaborated with Dharawal speakers to include an interactive activity in this trail. This activity has become one of the most popular activities, and invites visitors to learn Dharawal language by saying hello to animals in language. Connection to country through the original language is a powerful way to help people access the health benefits of nature. The installation also promotes the Dharawal Language App.
Gumbaynggirr Language Speakers & Murrbay language centre & Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, Dorrigo NSW - on Gumbaynggirr Country
Muurrbay is a leading regional Aboriginal language centre that supports language revitalisation for the seven Aboriginal Nations from the central coast to north coast of NSW. We are working with Language speakers to collaborate with NatureFix and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services to co-create NatureFix routines highlighting Gumbaynggirr ways of connecting to country as part of the new Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk.
The Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk is a 46-kilometre multi-day walk with four purpose-built communal low impact walkers' huts and camping areas. It also includes a number of shorter walking options.
STARTTS / Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture & Trauma Survivors, Coffs Harbour NSW - on Gumbaynggirr Country
NatureFix is partnering with STARTTS to translate our routines into six refugee languages in Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens. The installation, to be called The Peace Path, will be available to support mental and physical health and an increased sense of belonging in Coffs Harbour for refugee populations.
Languages used in the trails will include Arabic, Kurish Kamangi, Burmese, Haka Chin and Anuak.
Murramarang people & the NatureFix trail at Millards Creek, NSW - on the land of the Murramarang people
We collaborated with Shoalhaven City Council and the the Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council to open this trail with the Murramaramg peoples captivating video called “walking on county” .
This trail also cross promotes the Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Local Council’s cultural tours at Ulladulla headland.
Gumbaynggirr Language speaker, Uncle Micklo & NatureFix at the the Thrive Festival, Bellingen NSW - on Gumbaynggirr Country
NatureFix, Ozgreen and 2BBB radio partnered to bring Uncle Micklo’s Welcome to Country alive as part of the NatureFix trail in Bellingen NSW.
With such a deep and powerful sense of the spirit of the land, it is impossible not to connect while listening to Uncle Micklo.
Accessibility to the listening pod & sky seat at Pilot Hill Arboretum with NSW Forestry, Murrumbidgee Local Health District & NatureFix, NSW
The Pilot Hill Arboretum, Bago State Forest, near Batlow in the Snowy Valleys was severely damaged by the 2021 bushfires. By grace, a large section of these trees survived, and in partnership with NSW Forestry we created a forest listening pod and skyseat to take in the majesty of the trees and sounds of the surrounding forest.
The pathway to and access onto these installations being wheelchair accessible to ensure that everyone can access to this unique experience.
